Hanzell, Sonoma Valley, Estate Pinot Noir 2013 TAR-ROSES Palate - 5

Palate - 5

revealing accents of candied violets and cinnamon stick

and there is a little hardness on the finish that would have been mollified by the Merlot

yet there’s polish and tension at the end with softness and intensity

is so far so good)

Hanzell, Sonoma Valley, Estate Pinot Noir 2013 TAR-ROSES Palate - 5Hanzell began in 1957 and has been a pioneer in California and Sonoma County winemaking ever since. Winemaker notes: There is a sweet savory quality to the aromas with the black cherry fruit being complemented by scents of juniper berries, orange peel, teriyaki and forest floor. The flavors are a little more dark and ripe with flavors of blueberry, plum and cocoa as well as brandied cherries. Ample mouth coating tannins have a gentle, velvety quality,